How Ebola virus can be transmitted?

many physicians treating Ebola patients but the disease itself, it is clear that prevention is better. But given the resilience of the Ebola virus and low awareness in West Africa,
Gloved hand of a worker's health department teams funeral Liberia disinfecting their protective clothing after retreiving the body of a woman suspected of dying of Ebola Virus

Ebola has killed more than 1,000 people in West Africa over the years. Despite great efforts on the part of specialists, the World Health Organization and aid organizations, the virus continues to spread.

infected with this disease, that is, those who have direct contact with body fluids - such as blood, urine, feces and sweat - that contain the virus, or touching contaminated objects ebola virus. The virus is very resilient and can survive on various surfaces for a long time. It can be transferred through body fluids traces on surfaces such as toilet seats and tabletops.

When people infected died, the virus did not die immediately. Instead, he lives in the bodies up to a week, continue to pose a danger.

Scientists believe that the current epidemic is the result of the infection. They trace back to a young man who contracted through contact with fruit bats that have been hunted for consumption. He then passed the virus on in their community.

Once the virus in the body, multiply rapidly and begin to destroy the blood vessels. It also interferes with blood clotting and cause a strong inflammatory response. The immune system can not react quickly enough. Damage to the blood vessels causes a decrease in blood pressure, and the patient eventually died of multiple organ failure.

Additional measures are needed

Although the cause of the infection is known, more and more medical personnel who contracted the virus. this is due to security precautions that medical personnel are not required to be maintained at all times. This is one result of a lack of awareness or tools needed.

If managed properly, can quickly stop the epidemic, but this involves steps beyond hospitalization. Affected populations need more information and education on the topic.

One of the main obstacles is the traditional burial practices in some West African societies. They involve placing the body of a deceased person on the screen and touch it, which can facilitate the spread of the virus. In addition, some people believe the disease is carried by foreign medical workers themselves and therefore refused to be treated by them.

The key to success in the fight against Ebola lies in education. Those infected need to be convinced to seek medical help, while those around them need to know how to protect themselves.